Research Facts

In 2003, ISU President Lloyd Benjamin III outlined a plan called "The Path to Pre-Eminence," which emphasized experiential learning and community engagement as part of a quality education at Indiana State University. Grant activity at ISU reflects a continued commitment to these goals. Twenty-three percent of the awards received over the fiscal year brought in external funds to pay undergraduate student wages. Thirty percent of awards included external support for wages or tuition for graduate students at ISU. These awards represent new opportunities for ISU students to gain practical, applied experience in the laboratory, the community, and the field. 72 percent of the funded projects included experiential learning activities for ISU students, and 69 percent included community engagement activities. These figures demonstrate that we continue to create unique learning opportunities for students while supporting the communities we serve.

The 156 grant awards made to Indiana State University for the year total $14,944,784, which was the third highest level of funding in ISU history. This success is due to the hard work of over 200 faculty researchers and program staff serving as project directors on grant proposals, and who continue to look for opportunities to enhance learning and scholarly activity through external grants.

Below are links to the annual reports that spotlight grants awarded to ISU faculty and staff members.